Herb Roasted Chicken
A flavorful herb roasted chicken with crispy skin and juicy meat, perfect for family dinner or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 100 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- Whole Chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 6–8 cloves Garlic
- 2–3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 2–3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Veggies for Roasting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat your whole chicken dry with paper towels and season the cavity with salt and pepper.
- Combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and additional salt and pepper in a bowl to make a paste.
- Lift the skin of the chicken and spread the herb paste underneath, then rub any remaining paste on the outside.
- Chop veggies and scatter them around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, basting halfway through.
- Let it rest for 15–20 minutes after removing from the oven.
- Carve and serve on a platter with roasted veggies.
Notes
Experiment with different herbs or add spices for variations. A meat thermometer should read 165°F (75°C) in the thigh for doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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